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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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